Debs
Childminder in South Somerset District
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Female Member since Feb 2016 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 04 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Debs and I live in Ilchester with my husband Andrew who is in the Armed forces and our daughter Emily, who is 19 years old. We have a crazy black lab, and a new addition to the family, a fox red Lab and a Tortoise and two chickens. We have a secure garden that can be accessed all year round. We venture out doors every day come rain or shine and regularly visit Montacute House, Ham Hill, Coombe Wood, Lytes Cary, Barrington Court, Safari Tots and Local libraries just to name a few. One of our favourite activities is muddy puddle jumping at Ham Hill. I work closely with one other childminder and the children in our care experience so many opportunities to develop naturally, through play and discovery and I have a variety of resources for the children to explore within my setting such as books, toys, creative materials, costumes etc. I work inline with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework offering your child a loving, fun, happy home from home environment where they can thrive and flourish.
My Experience
I have been childminding since June 2015 and love every minute of it. Every day is different and full of exciting new adventures.
My Qualifications
Local Authority Approved Childminding Course
Introduction to Child Protection
Safe Guarding and Child Protection for the Children's services workforce.
Safeguarding and Child Protection for non children's service workers
SCC Prevent and Home Office Channel eLearning
Child Protection for the designated lead role for the Childminder
Prevent Duty Training (WRAP)
FAA level 3 in Paediatric First Aid
Introduction to Schemas
Food Hygiene
DBS Checked
My Availability
Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 5.00pm
I am quite flexible and will always try my best to meet your needs.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
Please contact to discuss.
Kiddi, Endenred and Saycare Vouchers accepted.
Armed Forces Schemes
2-Year and 3/4-Year funding accepted.
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- DBS Check (added 20/02/2017)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 20/02/2017)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Debs. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Our little boy started with Debs when he was 10 months old. He had previously attended two different childcare settings in the local area for a very short periods of time, however I did not feel comfortable therefore started the search for another childminder. I had lost all hope until we found Deb’s… words can not describe how truly amazing Deb’s is. Her energy, dedication and passion for childminding shines through. I trust Deb’s 100% with our little boy and he LOVES going to her house. Deb’s treats the children as her own, she is caring, loving and nurturing. Our little boy has been with Deb’s for almost 2 years now and I am so grateful for everything Deb’s has done for him. He is the most confident, kind and curious little boy and I truly believe that is because of Deb’s high standard of care and working so closely with us as parents. Deb’s keeps us regularly updated on the day’s activities and sends lots of pictures each evening. Our little boy adores “Debbieee” and has learnt so much in her care. The children in Deb’s care are always busy with an activity or out exploring. I would recommend Deb’s to all our friends and family, she is everything you could want from a Childminder and more.
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Lucy
on 29/09/2022
Debs has been looking after my son since July last year(2015) when he turned 12 months. From the day he went for his first trial session he was instantly made to feel at home. He always greats her with a smile and opens his arms for her to take him. Debs regularly takes my son out for activities, regardless of the weather and he's loved being outdoors ever since! She closely follows the EYFS and is always keeping me updated with my son's progress. There is never anything that she won't go out of her way to do, even when it's a last minute drop off or pick up, she's happy to do it. I can't thank her enough for everything she has done for my son, he's learnt a tremendous amount since being with Debs. Her daughter loves to read to my son everyday before school, he always looks forward to seeing her - nothing is too much trouble for this family! She has lots of animals, all of which are lovely and great for children of all ages. Her dog, Sweetz, is a credit to her as she is so calm and fantastic around my son and the other children Debs looks after. She has even provided support for me when times have been difficult which I am hugely appreciative of. Sadly, I will be moving out of the area in April and it's going to be very hard finding someone that closely matches Debs outgoing bubbly nature and her way with children. We are so lucky to have found her! We will both miss her very much.
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on 03/03/2016
My son joined Debbie in September 2015. You won't find a better childminder! I am a qualified nursery nurse and they say we are the pickiest! I knew as soon as I met Debbie I would be rest assured that my son would be in the safest hands. She is very caring and well natured, it also helped that she is a mother herself. My son really enjoyed himself, every day he was with Debbie. He was never bored! Debbie catered for my son in every way and worked in partnership with me. He is a very active learner and Debbie was aware of this and she would take him outdoors on all these adventures, rain or shine- he loved it. My son loved the rest of Debbie's family, also, so lovely. My son also learnt alot about animals as Debbie has a varied range of pets and absolutely adores Sweetz the dog as she was use to being around children therefore, she is very gentle. We have had such a wonderful experience we still visit Debbie and her family because of the relationship we have built with them.
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Sharon
on 26/02/2016
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